Multi-objective optimization of building retrofit in the Mediterranean climate by means of genetic algorithm application
Nowadays, as the role of energy retrofit on the existing building stock is recognized towards
energy savings and emissions' reductions, the actions to be undertaken towards this aim …
energy savings and emissions' reductions, the actions to be undertaken towards this aim …
Artificial neural network decision support tool for assessment of the energy performance and the refurbishment actions for the non-residential building stock in …
The public buildings sector represents one of the most intensive items of EU energy
consumption; the application of retrofit solutions in existing buildings is a crucial way to …
consumption; the application of retrofit solutions in existing buildings is a crucial way to …
A fuzzy robust multi-objective optimization model for building energy retrofit considering utility function: A university building case study
The majority of energy sources are limited and non-renewable and will soon be depleted if
overused. One of the world's significant energy consumers is the building sector, which also …
overused. One of the world's significant energy consumers is the building sector, which also …
Transformation of an office building into a nearly zero energy building (nZEB): Implications for thermal and visual comfort and energy performance
I Ballarini, G De Luca, A Paragamyan, A Pellegrino… - Energies, 2019 - mdpi.com
Directive 2010/31/EU promotes the refurbishment of existing buildings to change them into
nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEBs). Within this framework, it is of crucial importance to …
nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEBs). Within this framework, it is of crucial importance to …
Comfort metrics for an integrated evaluation of buildings performance
AM Atzeri, F Cappelletti, A Tzempelikos… - Energy and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The capability of expressing all the different aspects of the building's performance, besides
and beyond the mere energy behavior is becoming more and more important, because of …
and beyond the mere energy behavior is becoming more and more important, because of …
Empirical analysis of the effects of window remodeling using the slim double-skin window on the thermal performance of old buildings
Building energy consumption accounts for 30% of the total global energy consumption and
is increasing every year. Improvement in the heat transfer performance of the building …
is increasing every year. Improvement in the heat transfer performance of the building …
[HTML][HTML] Conservation of architectural heritage: Innovative approaches to enhance thermal comfort and promote sustainable usage in historic buildings
Heritage architecture, which considers the local climate, building materials, and construction
methods, can contribute to the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings. Retrofitting …
methods, can contribute to the energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings. Retrofitting …
Low impact energy saving strategies for individual heating systems in a modern residential building: A case study in Rome
The goal of this paper is to evaluate the advantages achieved through the adoption of low
impact energy saving strategies for an independent natural gas fired boiler heating system …
impact energy saving strategies for an independent natural gas fired boiler heating system …
Simulation aided optimization of a historic window's refurbishment
D Bakonyi, G Dobszay - Energy and Buildings, 2016 - Elsevier
A recurring problem in retrofitting historic windows is that most traditional means of
improving their energy efficiency, eg the use of IG units, is often unavailable due to structural …
improving their energy efficiency, eg the use of IG units, is often unavailable due to structural …
Light transmittance characterization and energy-saving analysis of a new selective coating for in situ window retrofit
U Berardi - Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Windows are often pointed to as the weakest elements in building facades, given their low
thermal resistance. Consequently, they are a main focus during building retrofits, when their …
thermal resistance. Consequently, they are a main focus during building retrofits, when their …